A First—But Not Last—for Cancer Care in Sierra Leone

Posted on Jan 21, 2020

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Cancer care is largely unavailable in Sierra Leone. But at PIH-supported Koidu Government Hospital, Margaret was an exceptional case—one who helped set in motion a slow, steady expansion of the hospital's oncology services.

Our 2019 in Photos

Posted on Dec 24, 2019

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19 snapshots of how PIH brings justice to health care around the world

On the Road in Sierra Leone, Spreading Health and Hope

Posted on Dec 13, 2019

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Follow along with a dynamic clinical team from PIH Sierra Leone as they travel hours to a rural community to talk about the physical and mental health care available in Kono District.

On Rounds with Dr. Paul Farmer

Posted on Dec 13, 2019

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Join the infectious disease expert and PIH co-founder in Sierra Leone as he mentors clinicians through their most difficult cases.

Patients, Clinicians in Liberia See Success in Diabetes Control

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

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PIH's approach to diabetes care for patients in Liberia hinges on a combination of building capacity at health facilities, health education, access to medication, lifestyle changes, and support groups.

After Long Uncertainty, Teen With Diabetes Finds Care at Malawi Clinic

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

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A growing program is providing personal, specialized care to people with type 1 diabetes, sickle cell, heart problems, and more, in Neno District.

Research: A Model for Improving Community Health on Navajo Nation

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

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Because of community health representatives on the Navajo Nation, patients remain connected to their clinicians and local health centers, allowing them to live better, healthier lives.

Heart Patient, Advocate, and Soon-to-be-MD

Posted on Sep 28, 2019

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Erneste Simpunga retells his story of being diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease at 16 and how he was able to travel to Boston for lifesaving surgery, with the support of PIH and Team Heart in Rwanda.

Opinion: Universal Health Coverage Must Meet the Needs of the Missing Billion

Posted on Sep 23, 2019

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PIH leaders discuss the importance of including the "missing billion," or people with disabilities, in conversations about universal health coverage at the U.N. General Assembly this week.

New Emergency Ward a Game Changer in Sierra Leone

Posted on Sep 23, 2019

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The new emergency ward at Koidu Government Hospital in Sierra Leone is the only one of its kind outside the capital of Freetown, and provides lifesaving work daily.

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